Lead POW Engineer

Not just a job, but a career

Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About The Team

Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Engineer with deep expertise in control systems for power and lighting applications. The role will focus on leading the design, integration, and optimization of advanced control systems that govern electrical infrastructure, particularly power distribution and lighting control systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with control system design, including PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers), SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), as well as smart grid technologies, specifically applied to power and lighting systems for large-scale urban environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of control systems for power distribution and lighting control in smart city infrastructure projects.
• Oversee the design and configuration of PLC-based control systems and SCADA systems, for the automation, monitoring, and control of power distribution networks (RMUs, switchgears, transformers, UPS systems, etc.) and lighting control systems (dimmers, sensors, control panels).
• Develop, implement, and maintain smart lighting control systems, integrating technologies for energy efficiency and automation.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure control systems are integrated seamlessly.
• Ensure that all control systems are fully compliant with local and international electrical codes, control system standards, and sustainability regulations.
• Conduct detailed technical analysis and system design for integrating renewable energy sources and energy storage systems into the control systems for power and lighting to enhance sustainability and grid stability.
• Supervise the installation, configuration, and commissioning of control system components, ensuring optimal functionality of PLC and SCADA systems throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex issues related to control systems within power distribution, lighting, and smart grid infrastructure.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technical teams working on control system design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Prepare and present detailed technical reports, system documentation, and design specifications for control systems to stakeholders, clients, and regulatory bodies.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies in smart city control systems, IoT, data analytics, and artificial intelligence for power and lighting management.
  
  

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

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